Pentagon officials have in recent weeks asked several NATO countries to tone down their rhetoric regarding the threat posed by Russia, arguing that some statements by European leaders and officials have undermined continental security, four people familiar with the matter said.
Among the nations that have received messages urging them to keep public statements in check are Lithuania, Latvia and…
In a future battlespace, boats, vehicles and weapons could deploy and travel with outer shells or coverings that change with the terrain — or even light and time of year — to add an extra layer of concealment.
That concept was one of the key testing lines of effort in…
Pentagon treating military base freezer malfunctions as suspected cyberattack, officials say
October 30, 2026
The Pentagon is treating the spate of mysterious freezer malfunctions that spoiled food at military bases across the United States in August as a suspected hack, according to four officials familiar with the matter.
One of the officials said the military investigators were…
While the U.S. Navy has been making significant investments in uncrewed boats in recent years, key questions have remained about how the service plans to employ and distribute the new capability.
But in testimony before a congressionally authorized panel earlier this month, the Navy’s No. 2 officer shed new light on the value that medium unmanned surface vessels, or MUSVs, could bring to the…
KYIV, Ukraine — American diesel prices rose for a second straight week as Russia’s seaborne crude exports reached their highest weekly value since the country launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The price hike comes weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump moved…
Finland’s defense minister talks NATO, Ukraine and fishing
October 29, 2026
Finland’s Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen visited New Zealand on Oct. 21 to discuss security issues with officials there. His travel agenda also included Australia and Japan, signaling the Northern European country’s interest in the region despite the geographical…
If Canada picks the Gripen fighter, these local firms would help Saab deliver the jets
October 29, 2026
VICTORIA, British Columbia — Saab will collaborate with several of Canada’s top aerospace firms to build the Gripen fighter jet in Canada if the aircraft is selected by the Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government.
Saab confirmed Oct. 27 that it has formed alliances with several firms to build, deliver and support the Gripen E advanced multi-role fighter, should the Canadian government…
US Army looks to high-flying balloons to help see, strike along front lines with China
October 28, 2026
To burst China’s anti-access/area-denial bubble, the U.S. Army is looking at using high-flying balloons with payloads that can monitor the battlefield, relay communications and strike adversaries.
The Army has tinkered with high-altitude balloons for some time, but…
India capitalizes on Europe’s growing demand for ammunition
October 28, 2026
NEW DELHI — India’s defense exports to Europe have surged, driven largely by demand for ammunition and artillery shells as European countries ramp up military spending amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The rising exports could pave the way for deeper industrial cooperation…
Britain will not join Canada-led defense bank initiative
October 28, 2026
Britain will not join the Canada-led Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, in a setback to efforts to create the world’s first global defense bank, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The two countries instead said on Sunday that they would develop a framework for cooperation between their respective defense-funding initiatives, establishing two distinct but complementary…
